Willie’s Letter
Item
Title
Willie’s Letter
Who?
Willie and Maggie
Item(s)
A 12-page letter that includes a detailed account of Willie’s time on the SS Netherlee (1907-1917) that was torpedoed, and his subsequent survival.
Although the letter is written to Maggie, the envelope is addressed to a Mr D. Cochrane of Glasgow.
Although the letter is written to Maggie, the envelope is addressed to a Mr D. Cochrane of Glasgow.
Story
Written to Maggie from Willie, this letter includes a detailed account of the writer’s time on the SS Netherlee (1907-1917) that was torpedoed, and his subsequent survival.
The letter was found among the family possessions of a donator, unaware of any connection to the persons involved.
The letter was found among the family possessions of a donator, unaware of any connection to the persons involved.
When?
March, 1917.
Where?
Ireland, USA and Glasgow
Contributor
David McLellan
Collection Day
10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
This item was submitted on May 29, 2019